Betty Forrest

Died: January 28, 2017 | Place: Victoria Hospital

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FORREST, Helen “Betty”   
Peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Victoria Hospital, London, Betty Forrest passed away in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Walter for 61 years. Dear mother of Dr. Jo-Ann Bice and her husband Kevin of Pittsburgh, Penn., Rev. Nancy Clarke and her husband Rev. Bill Clarke of Kingston, ON., and Mary Forrest of London, ON. Also loved by her grandsons Jeffery and Christopher Bice and Matthew and his wife Shannon and Daniel Clarke. Great-grandmother of Melody Clarke. Dear sister-in-law of Gwen Robson of Glencoe, ON. Predeceased by her parents Jerry and Alice Robson, her brother Gerald Robson and her sister Dorothy Murray. A special thank you to the Cancer Clinic and Dr. Theodore Vandenberg and his team for their care and compassion. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 12 – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, ON., where the service will take place in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory to Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com   

7 Comments

  1. Claire Jospitre January 29, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    I hope that in due time your family receives the peace of God that excels all thought, so that it will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. God is called the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. Rest assured that he cares for all his creatures and he would never bring us suffering. A soothing scripture I like is Psalm 34:18 “Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” Thus, while you await the Paradise where no one will be sick and die, may you lean on Jehovah God to cope with your separation from beloved Betty.

  2. Diane Coffin January 29, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    Walter, Jo-Anne, Nancy and Mary – I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss. Betty was such a lovely, gentle lady who took great pride in her family and loved to share stories about her grandchildren. She was one of a kind. I hope that your memories give you strength and peace. God bless.

  3. Susan Horne January 30, 2017 at 1:45 am

    Sorry to see of your mom’s passing. There are so many memories. Our moms are together across the street from each other.

  4. Grant Wren January 30, 2017 at 10:31 am

    So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. I have many fond childhood memories of speaking with her after church services about your family activities. May your memories be a comfort to you in the days ahead and your faith sustain you through this difficult time.

    Sincerely, Grant

  5. Julia Heigl January 30, 2017 at 11:15 am

    To the Forrest Family,

    I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Julia Heigl

  6. Shirley & George Brouwer January 30, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    Our condolences to Walter and the girls at this sad time. Wish I could be at the funeral but health issues with my husband prevent this. Was thinking of Walter and Betty on their wedding day….I was there with mom and dad, I think I was just finishing grade 8. They were such a cute young couple and now it’s 61 years later. My how time does fly. Will be thinking of you all tomorrow.

  7. Pam Worts January 31, 2017 at 9:51 am

    Jo Ann Nancy and Mary I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

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